Question

Which of these actions are prohibited by the Constitution? Check all that apply.

passing “necessary and proper” laws
suspending habeas corpus during peacetime
borrowing money for the government
creating a national religion
creating a law ex post facto


ANSWER: B,D,E

Answer 1

According to the Constitution, the following actions are prohibited:

Suspending habeas corpus during peacetime (B)

Creating a national religion (D)

Creating a law ex post facto (E)

The Constitution does not prohibit:

Passing "necessary and proper" laws - this is an explicitly granted power under the Elastic Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18).

Borrowing money for the government - Congress has the power to borrow money under Article I, Section 8.

So in summary, suspending habeas corpus during peacetime, creating a national religion, and creating an ex post facto law are prohibited by the Constitution. The other options listed are not prohibited.

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